The transition to automatic milking was not always without challenges for Agri-Robotique. Farmers here in Canada often said, “If I can no longer milk my cows myself, I’ll sell my farm”. They did not believe in robotic farming and saw it as something negative and expensive. It was in this transition that the challenge lay.
Over time, more and more people adopted this way of farming. When they heard the success stories of other farmers, and the impact it had on their freedom, farmers became more interested. Today, automatic milking is here to stay. Because of the high labour costs, automatic milking could be even financially more attractive for certain Canadian farmers. A win-win situation! Read more
